Best Artificial Turf Installation Guide in Dubai 2024
Artificial turf installation is acquiring favour in Dubai due to its low upkeep needs, excellent sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. However, proper guidance about its installation and handling is needed.
In this article, Carpet Floor has established a complete manual for quickly and efficiently installing artificial grass in any residential or retail place. If you also plan to install heavy-duty fake grass in your homes, follow our efficient techniques for the best results.
Artificial Turf Installation Guide | A DIY Approach
Artificial grass is the best option for covering residential and commercial lawns, gardens, balconies, playgrounds, and patios. To make your DIY task soft and hassle-free, we have also created a list of essential materials for installing the fake turf.
Stuff You Will Need To Install Turf
- Measuring Tape
- Hammer
- Putty Knife
- Carpet Cutter
- Landscaping Rake
- Power Broom
- Carpet Stretcher
- Plastic Bender Board
- Weed Barrier
- Shovel
- Rototiller
- Artificial Grass Rolls
Step 1: Floor Surface Preparation
Preparing the floor surface before laying the artificial grass is essential to avoid any issues during and after installation. If the floor surface has weeds or other plants, you should use strong weed killers to remove them with their roots. Always spray the area 10-12 days before beginning the installation process.
Step 2: Wipe The Top Layer Of Soil
After preparing the floor, remove the top hard layer of soil (2-4 inches) that may have killed weeds and other plants. You can use a heavy-duty rototiller to make the surface clean and clear. In addition to cleaning, this step also ensures a smooth and bump-free surface, allowing the upcoming soft soil layer to attach efficiently.
Step 3: Consider A Drainage Area
Consideration of drainage points before astroturf installation is crucial because you can’t make drainage points after completing the installation process. So, never forget this step; otherwise, you will face inconvenience in draining accumulated rainwater from the grass’s surface. Consider the slope of the floor surface to choose a suitable point where you can install a drainage system.
Step 4: Installation Of Border Around Grass
In this step, you will establish a durable concrete-made border at the edge of the floor to protect the turf layer nicely. The border installation keeps the grass carpet fixed instead of separating it. You can also place a plastic bender panel around the edges of the actual border to improve its durability.
Step 5: Place A Layer Of Weed Wall
Now, place a layer of any thick weed border on the scheduled soil surface to stop the development of weeds or other vegetative plants after the turf facility. If you do not place this barrier, weeds or other shrubs may grow out after some time. Geotextile is the most durable and dense weed barrier for successful investment.
Step 6: Fixing Of Base Layer
The main objective of establishing this base layer is to let the turf roots bind to soil particles firmly. Usually, the base layer contains multiple particles, including gravel, crushed rocks, decomposed granite, or other materials. After laying these materials on the soil surface, spread and grade them using a shovel and landscaping rake.
Step 7: Moisten The Base Material
After spreading or grading base material, moisten it to create a compact and dense layer. You can sprinkle water with a garden hose to dampen gravel and other substances. The surface becomes automatically flat as the material gets wet and decreases by 0.3-0.4 inches. You can carry a roller on the cover back and forth to make it firm.
Step 8: Roll Out Grass Coating For Installation
The ground is ready for the fake turf installation. Begin by rolling out the grass carpet flat, measuring the surface area and grass strips for proper arrangement, and avoiding cutting the grass strips before making final adjustments to size.
Step 9: Cutting Of Different Turf From Sides
Trim the excess turf blades from the sides after determining the correct position for each strip. This requires using a carpet cutter, so technical skill is necessary. Before cutting, mark the extra grass edges with a quality to ensure accurate cutting. To maintain a neat appearance, it’s crucial to avoid leaving any gaps between the grass strips.
Step 10: Artificial Grass Seaming.
Before laying the grass carpet:
- Use a kicker tool or stretcher to eliminate gaps or wrinkles.
- After testing the strips, bring their edges close together and fold them back.
- Apply a heavy-duty seaming fabric to both advantages and put them on the base.
Step 11: Addition Of Infill Material
In this step, you will count infill material to secure grass strips to the floor surface at the area’s base. Multiple materials, such as black crumb rubber, silica sand, or copper slag, can infill the space. However, you can also secure the strips by fixing nails or commentators at their edges.
Step 12: Brushing Of Grass To Bring Shine
After the installation, brush the grass blades with a nylon or power broom. Brushing improves the look of your fake turf blades and makes them appear prominent and attractive. You can spray water with a garden hose to settle the base material.
Final Thoughts!
To summarise this guide, installing artificial turf is a complex process requiring practical knowledge and experience. Yet, Carpet Floor has made it straightforward to take the industry in this DIY project. Following our helpful and easy artificial turf installation guide, you can install fake grass in your lawn or park quickly and enjoy long-lasting usefulness.
